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Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10

Portability
63
Imaging
69
Features
56
Overall
63
Sigma sd Quattro front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Sigma Quattro
(Full Review)
  • 29MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 625g - 147 x 95 x 91mm
  • Launched February 2016
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2013
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Lens-style by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Quattro (29MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the Quattro (APS-C) and QX10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Quattro was manufactured 2 years after the QX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Quattro grades against the QX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sigma Quattro over the Sony QX10

 Quattro QX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016September 2013Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution1620k0kSharper display (+1620k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sigma Quattro

 QX10 Quattro 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sigma Quattro and Sony QX10

 Quattro QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma Quattro has got outside dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Quattro versus the QX10.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Quattro and QX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Quattro and QX10.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Quattro due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma Quattro will offer greater detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Quattro provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma Quattro Portrait photography factors
Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
81
has manual focus
resolution is great (29MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sigma Quattro as a Street photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
59
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (625g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sigma Quattro Sports photography features
Sony QX10 Sports photography features
70
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
37
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sigma Quattro
Travel photography with Sony QX10
55
environment proof
resolution is great (29MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (625g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma Quattro Landscape photography details
Sony QX10 Landscape photography details
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is great (29 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sigma Quattro
Vlogging with Sony QX10
22
features face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low ( pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (625g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic support
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Sigma Quattro vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma Quattro and Sony QX10
 Sigma sd QuattroSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma sd Quattro Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Lens-style
Launched 2016-02-23 2013-09-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TRUE III -
Sensor type CMOS (Foveon X3) BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 29MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5424 x 3616 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sigma SA fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 76 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" -
Display resolution 1,620k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash None
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Max video resolution - 1440x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 625 grams (1.38 pounds) 105 grams (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 95 x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-61 NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Price at launch $738 $250